HFL Division 2 (Country)

[JDizzle]

The Echunga team that played Kangy on the weekend was not one of their best. CHB Mid-fielders missing. Still around 4-6 to come back into the A's. And maybe a player from last year returning!

durdin??

[aceman]

Come on Breezer, give it a break, I'm starting to cry! The HFL is not a benevolent society for lost dogs! What possible benefit could a team get from being demolished by 63 goals? Both Sedan-Cambrai and Callington are light years away from being competitive.

Bingo, one would have to question where these clubs think they are going to get the increased number of players required to grow their clubs. A spurt in the rabbit population will not be sufficient, nor in the population of the towns involved, it doesn't matter how many years they breed for!

[Executive Member]

Come on Breezer, give it a break, I'm starting to cry! The HFL is not a benevolent society for lost dogs! What possible benefit could a team get from being demolished by 63 goals? Both Sedan-Cambrai and Callington are light years away from being competitive.

Bingo, one would have to question where these clubs think they are going to get the increased number of players required to grow their clubs. A spurt in the rabbit population will not be sufficient, nor in the population of the towns involved, it doesn't matter how many years they breed for!

If I read the results correctly I believe SC did win the senior colts game, so there maybe some hope there in the next couple of years and the B grade didnt get smashed

[PussInBoots]

Can someone confirm whether or not one of our leaders who hurt his shoulder on saturday will be lining up this week?

[TOPNOTCH]

lining up in the dole qeu?

most probably..

[JDizzle]

Come on Breezer, give it a break, I'm starting to cry! The HFL is not a benevolent society for lost dogs! What possible benefit could a team get from being demolished by 63 goals? Both Sedan-Cambrai and Callington are light years away from being competitive.

Bingo, one would have to question where these clubs think they are going to get the increased number of players required to grow their clubs. A spurt in the rabbit population will not be sufficient, nor in the population of the towns involved, it doesn't matter how many years they breed for![/quote

Basically both teams need a lot of money to buy players, as that is what country football has come down to these days. If you do noy buy players, generally you are not going to be around the mark. (obviously the ODD exception exists). Are salary caps to hard to enforce in the hills? i know the Barossa used to (or maybe still does) use the import system, where clubs doing well or had a larger town population were allowed less 'imports' (players who did not live near by) than clubs either doing poorly or had a town with a smaller population. After 3 years they become a local. I always thought that was a reasonably fair system (none are perfect). I think 35 points is massive and most clubs except maybe 2 or 3 would not fill that quota. I'm not professing know the right answer, just a couple of thought is all.
JD

[On The Pine]

I agree, 35 points is way too much. Reduce the points and you're forced to foster your juniors and build your club. Few extra points for the strugglers, minimum for the top clubs. Barossa had similar idea with the import rule, but that is now replaced also by a points system. Salary cap has been tried and failed, too hard to police. The money clubs have to pay to be competitive is crazy. Imagine the facilities each community could have if that same money was reinvested in to the club, and not the pockets of players who often don't give much back in other ways.

[Alaska]

Perhaps look at the way some of the Vic Country leagues are going?
Size of population and distance from the City decide the points.....the further away and smaller population the more points assigned.
Also allowing a point free Marque player adds interest. One B. Lade is making a mark in this area in Country Vic.

[minimum2012]

i played in country vic last year and that system is a shamble. the system is only good if you have $$$$. if you look at the cmfl, grfl, bendigo leauges and so on. alot of clubs in the so called further out areas spend stupid amounts of money on players and put little back into development just quick fixes. look at lalbert, nyah nyah west, ultima all power house clubs ran out of money lost jnrs now sittin firm bottom. which has put alot of clubs in trouble form the lack of jnr's getting a crack and leaving. then not having the money to sustain the influx of paid players.

thinking a system like the rmfl is more the need but it still has its down fulls eg large town clubs. maybe if a team sits bottom or bottom 3 for 2 years or more extra points could be added and visa versa for top clubs. but would that really help out a club like callington sedan or a lesser extent the clubs just above them prob not due to poor records. anyone who has tried to get players after being bottom or just above will tell you it freaken hard!

[The Crumber]

On a really positive note, Milang Panthers defeated Torrens Valley last night in 'C' Grade. They drew first blood within minutes and never lost the lead all night. It was a genuinely high standard game and a pleasure to watch. Milang were hard at the ball, found targets and looked fit and fast. They had plenty of support from their box and behind the fence, and a large, very chuffed contingency around the rooms after the game. All in all, an excellent example of country footy at its' best. Well played boys!

[Kickittometoo]

Any scores from today? Just been told Meadows over Cally by 300+. Great news re Milang C grade Crumber.

[Rams52]

Nairne by 8-9 goals over Kangys..

[oldblueeyes]

Brookers by eleven goals over Mackie

[Osama]

Brookers by eleven goals over Mackie

SJ the impact coach would be scathing on that loss.

[NO-MERCY]

Brookers by eleven goals over Mackie

SJ the impact coach would be scathing on that loss.

I think Johno was expecting it.

[The Indian]

How many did Big Chad Dawe dob on the weekend. Goalkickers not in sundy mail. Cheers

[GWW]

He kicked 20.

Details here http://www.sportingpulse.com/comp_info. ... =1&round=0

[the big fella]

are kangas supporters unsociable or just bad losers??

a. Coach doesnt want to pay at the gate
b. They bring there own beer and eskies
c. Not one has a drink at the nairne clubrooms after the game


Must be a different culture down that way...

[king of smoo]

Brookers by eleven goals over Mackie

SJ the impact coach would be scathing on that loss.

I think Johno was expecting it.

Kersbrook were simply too good still have some quality players & are a very disiplined side will be hard to beat come finals time again

[Choccies]

Brookers by eleven goals over Mackie

SJ the impact coach would be scathing on that loss.

He'd be spitting... literally... and if he still posted on here the keyboard and capital letters and exclamations would be copping a hiding !!